Our Mission

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The purposes of the League are:

To establish positions on public policy through members' research, study and consensus and/or concurrence.

To take concerted actions that secure and support policies consistent with League positions.

To enhance citizen participation in federal, state and local government decisions.

To increase citizen participation in the election process.

Herstory

Join the League

New members are always welcome, regardless of the time of year! Our new program year begins July 1st, so it is the best time to join for a full twelve months of activities! If you have any questions about joining, please feel free to email Membership Co-Chairs Katherine Byrnes and Meg McDonell through our Contact Us page. If you are ready, please proceed to the online membership form.

Non-Partisanship Policy

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization; we do not support political parties or candidates. After study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.

To conduct our voter service and citizen education activities, we use funds from the League of Women Voters of Wilmette Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation, a nonprofit educational organization. The League of Women Voters, a membership organization, conducts action and advocacy and is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation.